Yeah, that's probably what I'm feeling as the lower portion of the cuff giving way, thanks.
Picture it in plastic with holes to screw a cuff on.
Will be looking into that, thanks.
Ah, didn't know that, very interesting, thanks. Potentially adds another option. No experience with Dalbello, but had discounted the plug since it tops out at 28.5, and had also discounted the DRS 140 on the basis that if I battle for a 29.5, the only reason would be to get plug performance. If I went for a stiffer 30.5 commerical boot than the one I have (Lange RS 130 wide), that would leave a Raptor 30.5 and, if the length is indeed there, a DRS 140 in a 29.5. Is there anything about the Dalbello DRS 140 29.5 that makes it a better option on paper than a 30.5 Raptor 140 or, if it's not as long as a Raptor 30.5, a Lange 29.5 plug?
(Obviously in an ideal world, I'd present my feet to a bootfitter and they'd pick the boot, but in these sizes, it doesn't work like that - there's not enough demand to justify the inventory or ordering in stuff for which there'll be no demand if they don't work, so it's up to me to establish a shortlist of likely candidates before spending the time, money and miles doing the different shell fits and what have you. Any suggestion, objective info or subjective impression is really helpful.)